When was Jean Babelon born?

Jean Babelon was born on 19 January 1889 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Jean Babelon held?

Positions held by Jean Babelon include: president (1942–1944); library curator (1937–1961).

Where did Jean Babelon study?

Jean Babelon was educated at École des chartes.

Jean Babelon

French numismatist, historian and librarian (1889–1978)

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Jean Babelon was a 20th-century French librarian, historian and numismatist.

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Born: 19 January 1889 wd
Place of birth: 6th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 20 April 1978 wd
Place of death: 7th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: numismatist, historian, librarian, art historian, hispanist, archaeologist wd
Education: École des chartes wd

Positions held wd

president (1942–1944)
library curator (1937–1961)

Awards wd

Broquette-Gonin prize in literature (1964)
Montyon Prize (1916)

Questions

When was Jean Babelon born?: Jean Babelon was born on 19 January 1889 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Jean Babelon held?: Positions held by Jean Babelon include: president (1942–1944); library curator (1937–1961).
Where did Jean Babelon study?: Jean Babelon was educated at École des chartes.

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